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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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