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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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