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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators 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 original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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