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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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