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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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