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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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