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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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