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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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