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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key 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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