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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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