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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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