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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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