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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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