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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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