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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies 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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