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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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