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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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