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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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