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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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