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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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