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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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