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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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