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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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