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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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