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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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