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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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