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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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