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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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