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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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