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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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