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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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