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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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