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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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