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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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