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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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