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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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