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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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