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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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