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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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