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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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