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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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