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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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