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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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