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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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