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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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