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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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