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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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