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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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