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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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