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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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