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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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