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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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