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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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