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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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