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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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