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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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