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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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