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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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