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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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