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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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