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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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