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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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