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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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