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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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