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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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