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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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