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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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