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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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