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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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