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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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