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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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