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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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