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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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