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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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