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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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