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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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