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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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