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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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