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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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