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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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