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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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