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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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