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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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