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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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