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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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