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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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