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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the 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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