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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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