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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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