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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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