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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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