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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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