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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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