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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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