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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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