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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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