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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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