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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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