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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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