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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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