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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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