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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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