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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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