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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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