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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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