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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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