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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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