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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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