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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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