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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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