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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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