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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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