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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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