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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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