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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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