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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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