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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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