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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What 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 in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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