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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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