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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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