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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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