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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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