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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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