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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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