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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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