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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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