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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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