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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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