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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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