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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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