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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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