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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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