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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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