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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes 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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