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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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