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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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