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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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