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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes 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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