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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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