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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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