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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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