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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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