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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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 widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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