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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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