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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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