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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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