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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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