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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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