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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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