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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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