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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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