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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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