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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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