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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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