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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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