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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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