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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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