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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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