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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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