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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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