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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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