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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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