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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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