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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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