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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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