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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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