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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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