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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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