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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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