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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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