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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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