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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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