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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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