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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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