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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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