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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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