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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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