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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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