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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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