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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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