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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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