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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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