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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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