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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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