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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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