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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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