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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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