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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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