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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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