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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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