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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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