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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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