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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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