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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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