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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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