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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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