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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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