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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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