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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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