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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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