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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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