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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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