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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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