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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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