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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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