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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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