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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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