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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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