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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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