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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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