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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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