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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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