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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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