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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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