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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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