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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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