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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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