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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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