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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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