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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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