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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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