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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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