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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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