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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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