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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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