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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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