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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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