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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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