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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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