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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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