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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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