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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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