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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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