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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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