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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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