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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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