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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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