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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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