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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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