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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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