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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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