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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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