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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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