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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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