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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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