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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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