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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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