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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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