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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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