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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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