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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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