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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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