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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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