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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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