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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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