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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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