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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors 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 teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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