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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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