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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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