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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources