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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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