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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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