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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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