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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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