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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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