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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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