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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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