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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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