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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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