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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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