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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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