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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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