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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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