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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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