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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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