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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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