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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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