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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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