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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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