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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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