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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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