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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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