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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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