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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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