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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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