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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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