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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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