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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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