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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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