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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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