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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education