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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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