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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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