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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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