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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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