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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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