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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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