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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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