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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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