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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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