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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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