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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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