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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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