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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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