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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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