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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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