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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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