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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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