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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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