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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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