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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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