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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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