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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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