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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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