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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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