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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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