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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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