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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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