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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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