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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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