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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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