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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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