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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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