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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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