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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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