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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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