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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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