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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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