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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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