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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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