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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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