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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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