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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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