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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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