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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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