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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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