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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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