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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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