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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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