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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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