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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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