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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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