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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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