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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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