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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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