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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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