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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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