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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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