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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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