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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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