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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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