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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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