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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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