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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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