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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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