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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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