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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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