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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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