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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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