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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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