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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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