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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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