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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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