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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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