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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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