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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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