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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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