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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers 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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