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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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