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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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