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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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