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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies 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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