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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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