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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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