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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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