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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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