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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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