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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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