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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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