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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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