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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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