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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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