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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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