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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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