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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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