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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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