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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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