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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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