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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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