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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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