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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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