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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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