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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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