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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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