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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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