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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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