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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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