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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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