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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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