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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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