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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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