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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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