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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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