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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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