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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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