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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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