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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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