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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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