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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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