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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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