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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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