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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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