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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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