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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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