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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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