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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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