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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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