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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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