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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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