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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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