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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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