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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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