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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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