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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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