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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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