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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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