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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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