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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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