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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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