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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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