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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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