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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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