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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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