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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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