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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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