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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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