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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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