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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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