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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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