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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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