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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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