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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended 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 institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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