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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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