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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 massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with 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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