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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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