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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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