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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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