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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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