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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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