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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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