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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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