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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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