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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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