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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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