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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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