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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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