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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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