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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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