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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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