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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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