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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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