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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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