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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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