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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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