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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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