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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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