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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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