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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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