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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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