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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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