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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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