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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education