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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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