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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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