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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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