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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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