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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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