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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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