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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education