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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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