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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the 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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