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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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