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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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