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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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