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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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