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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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