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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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