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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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