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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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