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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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