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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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