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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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