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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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