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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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