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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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