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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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