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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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