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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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