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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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