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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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