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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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