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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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