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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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