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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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