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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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