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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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