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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student 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 prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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