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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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