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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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