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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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