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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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