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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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